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How to apply for Cameron County Referral Safety Net — Penn Highlands DuBois + Penn Highlands Elk (Cameron County)

Cameron County PA (~4K residents, PA's least-populous county) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Residents access Penn Highlands Elk (Ridgway, ~30 min west), Penn Highlands DuBois (Clearfield, ~1 hr south), or Cole Memorial Hospital (Potter, ~30 min north). Distinctive — PA's least-populous county.

Who it's for

Cameron County's principal community hospital safety net is Cameron PA (PA's least-populous county, ~4K) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Distinct from Cameron TX (LRGV). Referrals route to Penn Highlands Elk, Penn Highlands DuBois, or Cole Memorial (Potter).. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). PA Wilds hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare dominates NCPA (DuBois flagship + Elk + St. Marys + Clarion + Brookville); Upper Allegheny cross-border (Bradford PA + Olean NY); UPMC + Geisinger reach in extremities (UPMC Lock Haven Clinton, Geisinger CMC accessible to Susquehanna). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.phhealthcare.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 814-486-3331.

Cameron: Cameron PA (PA's least-populous county, ~4K) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Distinct from Cameron TX (LRGV). Referrals route to Penn Highlands Elk, Penn Highlands DuBois, or Cole Memorial (Potter).. PA Wilds final batch closes the catalog.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Cameron County / PA residency
Photo identification
Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 814-486-3331

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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